Welcome to Episode #77 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast with special guest, Paul Read. If you don’t follow Paul’s work as a Tai Chi instructor, you should! Many people talk about expressing themselves through their martial arts training, but Paul is one of the few who actually does! I’ve been of a…
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How to Practice Alone in the Martial Arts
Figuring out how to practice alone in the martial arts is a common problem. But don’t worry—I’ve got an idea for you! To make the most of your solo Check out the video below or the summary below that. How to Practice Alone in the Martial Arts You don’t belong to a martial arts club….
#61: My Greatest Workout Tip [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #61 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “My Greatest Workout Tip!” Here it is… my greatest workout tip. It took me 48 years to figure it out, but better late than never! No matter how you choose to exercise—martial arts, yoga, weights, running—I believe this simple advice will change the…
Bad Head Movement: A Dangerous Martial Arts Mistake
Moving the head in the martial arts is a must. But there’s a big difference between good head movement and bad head movement! In this video, I reveal the bad habit that causes many martial artists to beat themselves up when they train. If the video won’t load, you can find a summary of the…
Self-Defense Tip: Finish the Fight
In my video, How to Take A Punch, I talked about how calling “time out” every time you get hurt during training can build a bad habit that might get you killed in a real fight. Well, there’s a flip side to that. You might be building the same bad habit even when you’re winning!…
My Dirty Secret to Make More Practice Time
You love martial arts. You want to practice. But fitting practice time into your schedule isn’t always easy. Or is it? Let me ask you a question… Are you too busy to go to the bathroom? Probably not. So, what if you practiced your martial arts every time you visited the bathroom? Stop laughing—I’m trying…
#22: How To Be a Master [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #22 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “How To Be a Master.” Many students seem to believe that just showing up to class is enough to become a master. But it’s not! The truth is even if you show up and work hard, you’re not guaranteed to become a martial…